Who will be the 20’s in 21 and 22 One thing was abundantly clear on day one of Saskatoon Blades Training Camp. They’re in a bit of a pickle heading into the 2021-22 season. They currently have five overage players listed. Let’s start with a big piece of this puzzle. […]
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Daily Dose of the DUB: Silvertips add scouts, 7 WHL alumni head to U of A, alumini signings, and more
Silvertips add two new scouts Behind great players are great coaches. And great scouts. Here are those covering the globe! News: https://t.co/9zYrfe9xi8 pic.twitter.com/QVjfC6M45S — Everett Silvertips (@WHLsilvertips) September 2, 2021 The Everett Silvertips named two new scouts to their hockey staff on Thursday. Jamie Lund will be based on […]
Giants penalty kill making a difference this season
The Giants have been unbeatable defensively this season. They have shutout opponents five times in 11 games so far this season. One main reason for their success has been the penalty kill. Top of the league The Giants’ penalty kill ranks second in the WHL with an 89.4% efficiency […]
Giants fight back to beat Royals 5-4
It was a back and forth game but the Giants were able to sneak out a 5-4 victory on Tuesday night. The big guns for the Giants stepped up tonight as Sourdif, Florchuck, and Nielsen combined for two goals and six assists. Drew Sim earned his first career WHL […]
Daily Dose of the DUB: Giants name leadership group, WHL first goals, injury announcements, and more
Vancouver Giants name leadership group The Vancouver Giants have announced their leadership group for the 2020-21 season. Alex Kannok Leipert is back for his second season as captain, while fellow over-agers Tristen Nielsen and Eric Florchuk will serve as alternates. Full Details ?: https://t.co/vzWo6sXVPH pic.twitter.com/Eh8eiF1nQV — Vancouver Giants (@WHLGiants) March […]
Eric Florchuk ready for a giant season
Eric Florchuk will be relied upon heavily this season by the Giants. Last season after being acquired by the Giants, Florchuk produced 33 points in 25 games. The former Blade is ready for bubble life and looks to add a division banner to his resume during his final WHL […]
Daily Dose of the DUB: First goals, prospect signings, and more
Giants reveal roster Are you ready to meet the 2020-21 Vancouver Giants? 2020-21 Roster ?: https://t.co/bgqlL77nKcHow They Were Built ?️: https://t.co/s1s2QKi2nEMore Details ?: https://t.co/wggxrnLbA3 pic.twitter.com/Ty7jFGyohm — Vancouver Giants (@WHLGiants) March 19, 2021 The Vancouver Giants have released their roster for the 2020-21 WHL season, they are the final team to […]
WILL HE STAY OR WILL HE GO: A Look at Key Players the Giants May be Losing This Season
Before the 2019-2020 season was cut short due to COVID-19, the Vancouver Giants were on their way to a playoff birth, and a chance to replicate their 2018-19 run to the WHL final. Unfortunately, we never had the opportunity to see what this team was capable of. This season, […]
Vancouver Giants power to 6-2 win over depleted Victoria Royals
Saturday night saw the Vancouver Giants win their second game in as many nights against a depleted Victoria Royals team. Vancouver showed a balanced attack against the Royals, getting goals from five different skaters in a 6-2 victory. The under-manned Royals continued to be in tough coming into Saturday’s matchup. […]
Hawco’s Giant Thoughts: the streak is over; clinching scenarios; rare three-in-three against Victoria
Hello everyone, I apologize for missing last week but we’re back and with things to talk about! THE STREAK… The Giants’ impressive winning streak came to an end at 11 games (tying a franchise record) at the hands of the Everett Silvertips this past Saturday. It’s never an easy feat […]